The U.S. State Department said it’s waiting to see how both China and the Philippines will respond to the result.

Spokesperson John Kirby said the U.S. is concerned about militarization in the South China Sea.

CCTV’s Wang Guan was there for the statement. And questioned Kirby on why the U.S. is more concerned about China’s activities than other nations in the region.

John Kirby on South China Sea arbitration

John Kirby on South China Sea arbitration

The U.S. State Department said it’s waiting to see how both China and the Philippines will respond to the result. Spokesperson John Kirby said the U.S. is concerned about militarization in the South China Sea. CCTV's Wang Guan was there for the statement. And questioned Kirby on why the U.S. is more concerned about China's activities than other nations in the region.